Underlining: meaning, definitions and examples
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underlining
[ ˈʌndərlaɪnɪŋ ]
writing
A line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Please use underlining to highlight the key points in your essay.
- She added underlining to the important terms in the document.
writing
To draw a line under a word or phrase for emphasis.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is underlining the main ideas in the text.
- He underlined the title of the book for emphasis.
Translations
Translations of the word "underlining" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sublinhado
🇮🇳 अंडरलाइनिंग
🇩🇪 Unterstreichung
🇮🇩 penekanan
🇺🇦 підкреслення
🇵🇱 podkreślenie
🇯🇵 下線
🇫🇷 soulignement
🇪🇸 subrayado
🇹🇷 altını çizme
🇰🇷 밑줄 긋기
🇸🇦 تسطير
🇨🇿 podtržení
🇸🇰 podčiarknutie
🇨🇳 下划线
🇸🇮 podčrtavanje
🇮🇸 undirlína
🇰🇿 астын сызу
🇬🇪 ხაზგასმა
🇦🇿 altını cizmək
🇲🇽 subrayado
Etymology
The word 'underlining' originated from the verb 'underline' in the early 18th century, which was derived from the combination of 'under' and 'line'. It was initially used in the context of emphasizing text in writing. Over time, underlining became a common practice in highlighting important information in printed materials, such as books and documents.
See also: delineate, line, lineage, lineal, linear, lineated, lined, linen, lines, lineup, lining, online, outline, rectilinear, underline.